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Remembering Congressman Don Young's legacy | Alaska Insight

Show host, Lori Townsend, interviews guest on set.
Alaska Insight host, Lori Townsend, interviews Washington DC Correspondent Liz Ruskin about Rep. Don Young's passing.

Following Rep. Don Young's death, Alaskans and members of Congress are reflecting on his half-century political career. Despite the range of opinions, there is no denying that the effect of his work, his words, and his actions will continue to ripple across the state for many years to come.

Lori Townsend discusses Young's legacy and the upcoming special election to replace him with Alaska Public Media Washington Correspondent Liz Ruskin.

Lori Townsend is the news director and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452.
Valerie Lake worked at Alaska Public Media from 2017 to 2025. She was the managing producer for Indie Alaska, director for Alaska Insight, and led the video production team. Valerie Lake has previously gone by the names, Valerie Lloyd and Valerie Kern.